Lake Twp. man gets probation for role in Speedway robbery

Another co-defendant in the robbery of a Speedway in Plain Township was sentenced Wednesday in Stark County Common Pleas Court.

CantonRep.com staff report

Another co-defendant in a Speedway robbery in Plain Township was sentenced Wednesday to probation in Stark County Common Pleas Court.

Robert A. Sturm-Tamez, 18, of Lake Township, had already pleaded guilty to complicity to robbery.

Judge Curt Werren told Sturm-Tamez that a five-year prison sentence can be imposed if he violates probation.

The other co-defendants — Devon J. Foresha, 19, of Plain Township, Brandon T. Ricchiuti-Baker, 21, of Plain Township, Matthew P. Dine, 19, of Plain Township, and Douglas Lones, 19, of Plain Township — previously pleaded guilty to robbery-related charges, and were also sentenced to probation with various conditions. Restitution also was ordered in each case.

Werren told Sturm-Tamez that he was young enough to make a complete change in his life. Sturm-Tamez told the judge he had to cancel plans to attend college in Texas because of the criminal case.

According to court records, the five young men participated in the robbery of the Speedway gas station and store at 2570 Easton St. NE in late May.

Lones showed a firearm when he and Dine robbed the Speedway of $113, according to Stark County Jail records.

Sturm-Tamez, Foresha and Ricchiuti-Baker either provided the firearm, transportation or otherwise assisted Lones and Dine in the crime, according to court records.

Foresha has pleaded guilty to complicity to robbery. Lones and Dine both pleaded guilty to robbery. Ricchiuti-Baker pleaded guilty to obstructing justice.

As part of Ricchiuti-Baker's sentence, probation includes the CHANCE treatment program. Lones and Dine both were sentenced to three years of probation and referred to the Stark Regional Community Correctional Center. They also were given 200 hours of community service and both face a five-year prison sentence if probation is violated.